Question : SCARCITY AND HIGH PRICES OF FERTILIZERS

(a) whether there is scarcity of fertilizers for the farmers and small tea growers in the country and the same are made available at higher prices;

(b) if so, the reasons therefore;and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to meet the demand of fertilizers at reasonable prices and to achieve self sufficiency in the fertilizer sector?

THE MINISTER OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS AND MINISTER OF STEEL(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

(b)to (c): A statement is laid on the table of the House.